Boiler, pressure vessel, cargo, ballast, fuel oil, or lube oil tank,
cargo hold, void spaces, or similar type enclosures are the most commonly found confined spaces on board a cargo vessel. These area got limited openings for entry and exit, lack of natural ventilation and not designed for continuous worker occupancy

Required Personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in a confined space

PPE is traditionally regarded as the last line of protection with the emphasis being
place on avoidance and appropriate managerial control methods. However, the
potentially hazardous nature and isolated position of those entering a confined
space means that, for the surveyor, PPE may be the first line of protection. Each
confined space will present different hazards and degrees of risk to health and
safety, the final provision of PPE should therefore be based on an assessment of
risk. As a general rule the following guidance is offered.

A safety harness is meant to be worn correctly so that it can fulfil its design requirements, which is to provide security against falling and allowing the wearer to use both hands to complete tasks, especially when working aloft. By not using a harness one increases the risk of falling and, in doing so, causing possible injury to others as well. A '5 point' safety harness fitted with a 'fall arrest' device should always be used. Fall arresters act as shock absorbers and slow the fall gradually over short distances. The harness webbing and lanyard should be inspected regularly for cuts, abrasions or damage to stitching.
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